Sony World Photography Awards 2014: Professional shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed. Fourteen British photographers have been recognised in the professional categories - and five of those 14 have qualified as finalists. The professional categories cover a wide array of subjects, including Current Affairs, Arts and Culture, Travel and People. There is also an Open competition for amateur snappers. The professional photographers get judged on a body of work they have created and the winners will be revealed in April. Here are the highlights from this year's entries in the pro categories...

'The Fighter' is a series of photographs detailing the story of Jorge Herrera's life. He fleed from an abusive father and a Chilean dictatorship at nine-years-old, caused trouble as a youth in Tingbjerg, Copenhagen, took drugs, was violent and has been to jail. (Jorge Herrera/Sony World Photography Awards)

'The Fighter' is a series of photographs detailing the story of Jorge Herrera's life. He fleed from an abusive father and a Chilean dictatorship at nine-years-old, caused trouble as a youth in Tingbjerg, Copenhagen, took drugs, was violent and has been to jail. (Jorge Herrera/Sony World Photography Awards)